Carrier selection guide
Material Handler Attachments
Material handlers use long-reach equipment to sort and load scrap, waste, timber and bulk material. The attachment influences cycle control, load retention and useful lifting capacity, especially when the machine works at an extended radius.
Attachment options
- Orange-peel grapples
- Compare tine and shell design with irregular scrap or waste.
- Sorting grapples
- Select geometry for controlled sorting and placement.
- Bulk grabs
- Match shells and sealing to free-flowing or wet material.
- Rotators
- Check hydraulic passages, loads and mounting as part of the handling assembly.
Check the complete carrier and tool combination
- Lift chart at reach
- Include the attachment and all connecting components at the demanding working positions.
- Suspension and hoses
- The connection must permit the intended movement without overloading hoses or fittings.
- Material retention
- A large nominal volume does not establish how well the tool captures the actual load.
Plan the work
- Define normal material density, piece size and the desired sorting result.
- Choose the grab and suspension together with the machine configuration.
- Inspect pivot wear, hose routing and load retention during repeated cycles.
Common selection mistakes
- Comparing grab volume without material density can misstate the handling load.
- Using unrestricted rotation assumptions with unsuitable hose routing can damage the installation.
Before ordering
Give the supplier the exact machine model, coupler, fitted auxiliary circuit and intended working method. Include the mass and offset of any additional coupler, rotator or adapter. Ask for the applicable installation instructions and model-specific operating limits.
Check replacement wear parts, maintenance access and the transport arrangement alongside purchase cost. The selected tool should suit the normal job as well as the most demanding expected material.